LA CARRETA REST
301 N UNIVERSITY DR, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33024
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 13, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (9)
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mini flip top cooler ; cooked onions (47F - Cold Holding). Per,operator food transferred from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Food not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed food in freezer to quick chill
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mini flip top cooler ; cooked onions (47F - Cold Holding). Per,operator food transferred from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Food not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed food in freezer to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 12B-07-4Corrected on site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on dish rack next to clean and above clean dishes. Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 14-11-5
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on Expo Everest cooler
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on Expo Everest cooler
Basic
- 36-73-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris under cookline
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris under cookline
Basic
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of water melon stored on floor in produce walk in cooler. Operator elevated food **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 22-08-4Corrected on site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of cookline microwave heavily soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned out microwave
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of cookline microwave heavily soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned out microwave **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 22-16-4Corrected on site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned freezer
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned freezer **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 14-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at mini flip top cooler contains deep cut marks
Basic
- 31B-02-4RepeatCorrected on site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash station in prep area. Operator provided
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash station in prep area. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.